Maile Ogasawara Garcia
Program Manager, Center for Community Arts @City of Walnut Creek
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WORK HISTORY
Program Manager, Center for Community Arts @City of Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA, US
Manages the City of Walnut Creek\'s community arts education division, overseeing a team of 45+ full-time and seasonal employees as well as contract teaching artists to deliver over 700 youth and adult programs to community members annually. Engages with City\'s stakeholders including City Council, Arts Commission, and foundation partners. Manages division\'s overall 3.1 million annual budget and strategic vision.
EDUCATION
UC San Diego
BA, Studio Arts, Photography (Minor)
Pace University
M.S. Ed., Secondary Math Education
SKILLS
ABOUT MAILE OGASAWARA GARCIA
Education director with over 15 years of experience in public, private, nonprofit, and independent learning environments supporting educators and youth in under-served communities using both traditional and progressive teaching and learning practices. Deep understanding of program management in large non-profit organizations and urban public school systems. Experience designing new initiatives and implementing mission-driven programming in rapidly growing environments. Consistent, demonstrated success in building and nurturing long-standing relationships with key stakeholders. Resourceful and organized, having orchestrated numerous city-wide events, corporate partnerships, volunteers, and interns to help leverage the success and visibility of programs. Enthusiastic about progressive approaches to philanthropy, education, and civic engagement using the arts, technology, and social justice practices.
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